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“It is love that asks, that seeks, that knocks, that finds, and that is faithful to what it finds.” quote by Saint Augustine
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“It is love that asks, that seeks, that knocks, that finds, and that is faithful to what it finds.”

Saint Augustine

About This Quote

Source Book: Confessions, 397 AD

Love is an active, seeking force that discovers and remains faithful to its object.

In simple terms: Love actively seeks and stays faithful.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate active, faithful love.

Themes

love faithfulness spiritual quest human connection

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • spiritual practice
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice seeking love daily?
  • What does fidelity mean in modern relationships?
A Different Perspective

Love may be challenged by selfish desires.

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